Ostrich Cull

• CFIA official tells of threats and harassment that dogged ostrich cull operation

  As CFIA workers prepared for a cull of hundreds of ostriches at a British Columbia farm, they came under a variety of harassment from opponents of the operation, one official says.

  Canada

  Jan 30
  
• B.C. ostrich cull cost almost $7 million

  The ostriches at the Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, B.C., were culled in November 2025, following an unsuccessful legal challenge from the farm to prevent the cull.

  Politics

  Jan 28
  
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• Tribunal upholds $10,000 fine against B.C. ostrich farm

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the fine, alleging Universal Ostrich Farm failed to notify authorities about the presence of avian flu on the property.

  Canada

  Jan 16
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• Kelowna CFIA office vandalized with fecal matter, eggs

  There is no word from police on whether this incident has any connection to a recent cull of ostriches at a farm in Edgewood, where avian flu had been detected last December.

  Crime

  Nov 10, 2025
• B.C. ostrich cull started a ‘new kind of war’ after birds gunned down, family says

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) carried out the cull at the farm last week and confirmed that the flock of 300 to 330 ostriches had been shot dead.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2025
• Ostrich cull complete at B.C. farm, flock of birds shot dead, CFIA says

  A Global News camera operator at the scene of the Universal Ostrich Farm said gunshots were first heard around 6 p.m. on Thursday.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2025
• Gunshots heard as CFIA officers move in at B.C. ostrich farm at centre of avian flu dispute

  The CFIA said the farm owners failed to report the initial cases of illness and deaths when the herd was infected.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2025
• Death at B.C. ostrich farm deemed ‘not suspicious,’ say RCMP 

  Chest compressions and other life-saving measures were taken as paramedics rushed to the scene, but despite the best efforts of emergency services, the man passed away.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2025
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• Supreme Court to issue decision next week on if it will hear case of B.C. ostriches

  A list of leave applications that will be ruled upon on Thursday includes the challenge by Universal Ostrich Farms to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s order.

  Environment

  Oct 31, 2025
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• Fate of B.C. ostriches a hot political issue on both sides of Canada-U.S. border

  “All I'm asking for (is) the Supreme Court of Canada to do the common-sense solution,” John Catsimatidis said. “Allow the FDA to test the animals.”

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2025